§ 18-30A-7 — Powers and duties of the Treasurer

(a) In order to implement and administer the program, the Treasurer shall:

(1) Provide support staff and office space for the board;

(2) Establish and monitor, at the direction of the board, the methods and processes by which the funds held in accounts are deposited and distributed;

(3) Charge and collect any necessary administrative fees, penalties, and service charges in connection with any agreement, contract, or transaction relating to the program;

(4) Develop marketing plans and promotional material to ensure that potential program beneficiaries will be aware of the program and the advantages the program offers; and

(5) Present the annual evaluations and reports required by §18-30A-13 of this code at any meeting or proceeding of the Legislature or the Office of the Governor upon request.

(b) In order to implement and administer the program, the Treasurer may:

(1) Collect all necessary information from program account holders and beneficiaries;

(2) Create forms necessary for implementation of the program;

(3) Propose legislative rules for legislative approval, in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1et seq. of this code, that are necessary to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this article; and

(4) Perform all other lawful actions necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article, subject to applicable state and federal law.

Legislative History

2021 Reg. Sess., HB2001